🏆 World Alcohol-Free Awards 2026
Best Alcohol-Free Spirits & Cocktails
The complete guide to the Gold, Silver, Bronze and Commended spirit alternatives, aperitifs and ready-to-drink cocktails recognised in 2026.
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Spirits and cocktails at a glance
The 2026 results bring together premium spirit alternatives, aperitifs, liqueurs and ready-to-drink cocktails. The strongest entries range from spiced whiskey and botanical gin alternatives to Margaritas, Bellinis, Mojitos and modern Spritzes.
Three drinks received Gold Trophies: CINOT 0% Apéritif, féfé Virgin Colada and STUDIO ITALIANO Spritz.
MyDryBar tip: Decide first whether you want a bottle for mixing or a ready-to-drink serve. The tables can be filtered by style to make the shortlist easier to use.
How are spirits and cocktails judged?
Entries are tasted blind and assessed for aroma, flavour, balance, texture, finish and how convincingly they work either neat, mixed or ready to drink.
Blind tasting
Brand and packaging are hidden so the liquid is judged without preconceptions.
Style and purpose
Aperitifs, spirit alternatives and ready-to-drink cocktails are considered against the experience they aim to deliver.
Balance and finish
Judges look for complexity, structure, mixability and a satisfying finish rather than simple sweetness.
Gold medal tier
Gold-winning alcohol-free spirits and cocktails
Browse the full gold results, then explore the featured drinks selected for their variety, availability and judges’ descriptions.
| Medal | Drink | Producer | Country | Style | ABV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | Bonheur Spritz | Pilumnus BV | Belgium | Aperitif / Spritz | 0.0% |
| Gold Trophy | CINOT 0% Apéritif | CINOT | France | Aperitif / Vermouth | 0.2% |
| Gold Trophy | féfé Cocktails – Virgin Colada | FEFE SAS | France | Ready-to-drink cocktail | < 0.5% |
| Gold | Kentucky 74 Spiced – Distilled Non-Alcoholic Cinnamon Whiskey | Spiritless | United States | Whiskey alternative | < 0.5% |
| Gold | nüchtern Italian Spritz | nüchtern | Austria | Aperitif / Spritz | < 0.5% |
| Gold | Quench and Tickle – Rooftop Hiking | Quench and Tickle | Denmark | Ready-to-drink cocktail | < 0.5% |
| Gold | STIN Spice Non Alcoholic | STIN OG | Austria | Gin alternative | 0.0% |
| Gold Trophy | STUDIO ITALIANO – Spritz | Kolonne Null GmbH | Italy | Aperitif / Spritz | 0.0% |
The yellow boxes below contain the official judges’ tasting descriptions supplied with the awards results.
Gold winner
Kentucky 74 Spiced
“Intense and complex, with cinnamon, licorice root and caramel, and the perfect level of sweetness. One for fans of spicy drinks looking for a neat or over-ice serve, ideally late at night in the middle of winter, preferably with a fireplace nearby.”
Gold winner
nüchtern Italian Spritz
“Light orange in colour with a sweet, botanical nose of lemon peel and subtle elderflower, and a palate that's structured and complex, with an enjoyable bittersweet character. With its wonderful botanical depth, this is ideal for those who enjoy bittersweet aperitifs with floral and citrus notes.”
Gold winner
STIN Spice Non Alcoholic
“A herbaceous, Mediterranean-style gin with notes of juniper, coriander, rosemary and lemon verbena, as well as some mild mandarin orange. Great for a G&T alternative serve in a cocktail bar, or an easy after-work drink at home.”
Gold winner
féfé Cocktails – Virgin Colada
“A generous, exuberant nose combining notes of condensed milk, fresh coconut and light pineapple, leading to a mouthwatering palate with a creamy texture and balanced sweetness. Perfect for enjoying on a beach, or after dinner with the right dessert.”
Silver medal tier
Silver-winning alcohol-free spirits and cocktails
Browse the full silver results, then explore the featured drinks selected for their variety, availability and judges’ descriptions.
| Medal | Drink | Producer | Country | Style | ABV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver | Bel Nada – L'Epicé | The Future Social | Switzerland | Aperitif / Cocktail | 0.0% |
| Silver | Edenvale Sparkling Aperitivo | Edenvale Beverages | Australia | Sparkling aperitif | < 0.5% |
| Silver | Spiritless Espresso Martini | Spiritless | United States | Ready-to-drink cocktail | < 0.5% |
| Silver | Giffard Triple Sec Alcohol Free | Giffard | France | Liqueur | < 0.5% |
| Silver | JNPR SPRZ N°1 | JNPR | Italy | Aperitif / Spritz | 0.0% |
| Silver | Luba Libations Cranberry Cosmo | Luba Libations, Inc | United States | Ready-to-drink cocktail | 0.0% |
| Silver | Mirasol Hugo Spritz | Domaine La Provenquière | France | Aperitif / Spritz | 0.1% |
| Silver | MOX 2 | Les Boissons Mox inc. | Canada | Ready-to-drink cocktail | 0.3% |
| Silver | Nasdrow Mojito Fusion | Nasdrow | Canada | Ready-to-drink cocktail | < 0.5% |
| Silver | NoWhere Ridgeline – Cherry, Ginger, Maple | NoWhere Foods | United States | Ready-to-drink cocktail | 0.0% |
| Silver | OU%O [ou:zero] | Star Tender AG | Switzerland | Alt spirit / Cocktail base | 0.0% |
| Silver | Sammy Piquant – The Oaxacan | Sammy Piquant Pty Ltd | Australia | Ready-to-drink cocktail | < 0.5% |
| Silver | Sieno Spritz | Turn 6 Ltd | Italy | Aperitif / Spritz | < 0.5% |
| Silver | Sip Mila Margarita | Sip Non-Alcoholic Cocktails | United Kingdom | Ready-to-drink cocktail | 0.1% |
| Silver | Vintense Mocktail Bellini | Maison 1895 | Belgium | Ready-to-drink cocktail | 0.0% |
The yellow boxes below contain the official judges’ tasting descriptions supplied with the awards results.
Silver winner
Luba Cranberry Cosmo
“Dusky pink colour, with flavours of hibiscus, lime and Japanese plum. Palate is delicate, dry and slightly spicy, with added flavours of cherry blossom. Complex, elegant and refreshing with a moreish grapefruit pith finish.”
Silver winner
Nasdrow Mojito Fusion
“A bright and delicate cloudy-lemon colour, and fresh grapefruit aromas with some light mint. Ginger is joined on the mouthwatering palate by some sweet caramel, with a clean, saline finish. A fun one to pair with spicy food.”
Silver winner
Vintense Mocktail Bellini
“Summer in a glass, with notes of bright citrus and beautiful fresh peaches, and some wine notes towards the clean finish. Gorgeous and fun, this is ideal for casual social settings and relaxed evenings.”
Silver winner
Edenvale Sparkling Aperitivo
“A vibrant, fresh cocktail that's bold and well balanced, with clementine and satsuma, and just a touch of bitterness towards the finish. Ideal for anyone enjoying the golden hour, as a pre-dinner drink.”
Bronze medal tier
Bronze-winning alcohol-free spirits and cocktails
Browse the full bronze results, then explore the featured drinks selected for their variety, availability and judges’ descriptions.
| Medal | Drink | Producer | Country | Style | ABV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bronze | Blend Sicilian Spritz 0.0% | Blend Beverages Oy | Finland | Aperitif / Spritz | 0.0% |
| Bronze | Clink Beverage Co. Mimosa | Clink Beverage Co. | Canada | Ready-to-drink cocktail | 0.0% |
| Bronze | Djin Spirits Sloe Djin | SAS DJIN SPIRITS | France | Gin alternative | 0.0% |
| Bronze | féfé Cocktails Virgin Mojito | FEFE SAS | France | Ready-to-drink cocktail | < 0.5% |
| Bronze | Giffard Ginger Alcohol Free | Giffard | France | Liqueur / Cocktail base | < 0.5% |
| Bronze | Luba Libations Lime Margarita | Luba Libations, Inc | United States | Ready-to-drink cocktail | 0.0% |
| Bronze | Lyre's Pink London Spirit | Lyre's Non Alcoholic | Netherlands | Gin alternative | 0.2% |
| Bronze | Lyre's Dark Cane | Lyre's Non Alcoholic | Netherlands | Rum alternative | 0.2% |
| Bronze | Lyre's Rum Mule | Lyre's Non Alcoholic | United States | Ready-to-drink cocktail | 0.1% |
| Bronze | Lyre's Classico Rosé | Breakthru | United States | Sparkling cocktail | 0.1% |
| Bronze | Moon & June Non-Alcoholic Aperitif | Moon & June GmbH | Switzerland | Aperitif | 0.1% |
| Bronze | MOX 1 | Mox Mocktails | Canada | Ready-to-drink cocktail | 0.2% |
| Bronze | NoWhere Vista – Elderberry, Rosemary, Honey | NoWhere Foods | United States | Ready-to-drink cocktail | 0.0% |
| Bronze | NoWhere Serenade – Peach, Juniper, Agave | NoWhere Foods | United States | Ready-to-drink cocktail | 0.0% |
| Bronze | Sentia Spirits Cask | The Social Drinks Company | United Kingdom | Functional spirit alternative | 0.0% |
| Bronze | The Mocktail Club Sparkling Yuzu | The Mocktail Club | Belgium | Ready-to-drink cocktail | 0.0% |
| Bronze | Vintense Mocktail Spritz | Maison 1895 | Belgium | Ready-to-drink cocktail | 0.0% |
| Bronze | Vintense Mocktail Hugo | Maison 1895 | Belgium | Ready-to-drink cocktail | 0.0% |
| Bronze | ZΣrΩ A Hint of Frambuesa | UNITED BEVERAGES LIMITED | United Kingdom | Alt spirit / Cocktail base | 0.1% |
The yellow boxes below contain the official judges’ tasting descriptions supplied with the awards results.
Bronze winner
Lyre's Pink London Spirit
“Joyful pale pink colour. Floral aromatics of snowdrops, cherries, violets and rose petals lead onto pink grapefruit and berry flavours. Attractively bitter finish.”
Bronze winner
Clink Beverage Co. Mimosa
“Bright tangerine and lemon nose leads onto a palate that neatly balances its sweetness with a refreshing sourness. A great casual drink for the beach.”
Bronze winner
Sentia Spirits Cask
“Complex, smoky, oak influenced flavours of lapsang-souchong tea, honey and cacao. Sweetness balanced by ginger and chilli. Would make a nice highball or whisky inspired cocktail.”
Bronze winner
Lyre's Dark Cane
“Rich and indulgent caramel and smoke notes with intense flavours of clove and cinnamon and a fresh spicy finish. A great Cuba Libre base.”
Commended spirits and cocktails
A broader shortlist covering gin, rum and agave alternatives, Spritzes, Margaritas, Palomas, Mojitos and cocktail bases.
| Award | Drink | Producer | Country | Style | ABV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commended | Alt. Spritz Orange | Nolo Nordic | Germany | Aperitif / Spritz | < 0.5% |
| Commended | Citadelle Zero Alcohol | Maison Ferrand | France | Gin alternative | 0.0% |
| Commended | CleanCo Clean Mojito | CleanCo Ventures Ltd | United Kingdom | Ready-to-drink cocktail | 0.0% |
| Commended | CleanCo Clean G&T | CleanCo Ventures Ltd | United Kingdom | Ready-to-drink cocktail | 0.0% |
| Commended | Free AF Paloma | AF Drinks US LTD | United States | Ready-to-drink cocktail | < 0.5% |
| Commended | Free AF Margarita | AF Drinks US LTD | United States | Ready-to-drink cocktail | < 0.5% |
| Commended | Free AF Mango Margarita | AF Drinks US LTD | United States | Ready-to-drink cocktail | < 0.5% |
| Commended | FUNNY Spritz | Grandes Distilleries de Charleroi | Belgium | Aperitif / Spritz | < 0.5% |
| Commended | KWE Cocktails Nordic Iced Tea | Kwe cocktails | Canada | Ready-to-drink cocktail | 0.0% |
| Commended | La Borosa Blanco | Dionilife UK Ltd | United Kingdom / United States | Agave alternative | 0.5% |
| Commended | La Borosa Margarita | Dionilife UK Ltd | United Kingdom / United States | Ready-to-drink cocktail | 0.5% |
| Commended | Luba Libations Grapefruit Paloma | Luba Libations, Inc | United States | Ready-to-drink cocktail | 0.0% |
| Commended | Lyre's White Cane | Lyre's Non Alcoholic | Netherlands | Rum alternative | 0.1% |
| Commended | Lyre's Agave Blanco | Lyre's Non Alcoholic | Netherlands | Agave alternative | 0.2% |
| Commended | Lyre's Amalfi Spritz | Lyre's Non Alcoholic | United States | Ready-to-drink cocktail | 0.2% |
| Commended | Mad Moose Original | The Wagon & Co. Inc | Canada | Alt spirit / Cocktail base | 0.0% |
| Commended | MOX 4 | Les Boissons Mox inc. | Canada | Ready-to-drink cocktail | 0.2% |
| Commended | MOX 5 | Les Boissons Mox inc. | Canada | Ready-to-drink cocktail | 0.2% |
| Commended | Nekta Mixed Berry | Nekta Drinks Ltd | United Kingdom | Ready-to-drink cocktail | 0.0% |
| Commended | NONA Spritz & Tonic | NONA Drinks BVBA | Belgium | Aperitif / Spritz | 0.0% |
| Commended | NORDÉS 0.0 | OSBORNE SA | Spain | Gin alternative | 0.0% |
| Commended | NoWhere Alpenglow Reserve | NoWhere Foods | United States | Ready-to-drink cocktail | 0.0% |
| Commended | Pavari 17 Spritz | Dionilife UK Ltd | United Kingdom / United States | Aperitif / Spritz | 0.5% |
| Commended | Toby&Co The Green One | Toby&Co | United Kingdom | Alt spirit / Cocktail base | 0.0% |
| Commended | V-art | Freely | Italy | Aperitif / Vermouth | 0.05% |
| Commended | Vintense Mocktail Limoncello Spritz | Maison 1895 | Belgium | Ready-to-drink cocktail | 0.0% |
| Commended | Vintense Mocktail Mojito | Maison 1895 | Belgium | Ready-to-drink cocktail | 0.0% |
| Commended | ZΣrΩ Classic Dry | UNITED BEVERAGES LIMITED | United Kingdom | Alt spirit / Cocktail base | 0.1% |
Where to buy alcohol-free spirits and cocktails
These retailers carry broad alcohol-free spirit, aperitif and cocktail ranges.
Wise Bartender
UK specialist retailer with spirits, cocktail bases and ready-to-drink options.
Browse drinksDry Drinker
Large UK range covering gin, rum, whisky, aperitifs and cocktails.
Browse drinksThe Zero Proof
Premium alcohol-free spirits and cocktails for the United States and Canada.
Browse drinksAmazon US
Search selected alcohol-free spirit and cocktail brands in the United States.
Browse AmazonFrequently asked questions
Which drinks won Gold Trophies?
CINOT 0% Apéritif, féfé Virgin Colada and STUDIO ITALIANO Spritz received Gold Trophies.
Are these all spirit alternatives?
No. The results combine spirit alternatives, aperitifs, liqueurs, cocktail bases and ready-to-drink cocktails.
Are all entries 0.0% ABV?
No. The results range from 0.0% to 0.5% ABV, so check the ABV column if avoiding trace alcohol matters to you.
What is the best way to choose?
First decide whether you want a bottle for mixing or a ready-to-drink cocktail. Then filter by style and read the judges’ tasting descriptions.
Can these products be served neat?
Some spirit alternatives are designed for sipping or serving over ice, while others work better with tonic, soda or in cocktails.
Where can I buy the winners?
Selected featured drinks have direct product links, while the retailer section links to wider UK and US collections.
Final thoughts
The 2026 results show that alcohol-free spirits and cocktails are no longer one narrow category. The best products now range from convincing botanical and dark-spirit alternatives to polished ready-to-drink cocktails and complex aperitifs.
The strongest entries offer more than sweetness: they use bitterness, spice, acidity, texture and aroma to create a proper adult drinking experience. That makes the awards especially useful as a shortlist for building a home alcohol-free bar.
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